Updates on California wildfires.
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Updated: 9:48 p.m. June 21
First discovered: 6 hours ago, 3:32 p.m. June 21
Initial location: Highway 178 near Lake Isabella, Kern County, Calif.
Fire unit: Sequoia National Forest
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Sandy Fire
Sandy Fire initially started today at 3:32 p.m. on Highway 178 near Lake Isabella in Kern County, California.
Since its discovery six hours ago, it has burned 88.4 acres. At this time, there are no details on the containment of the fire.
See live video from the area:
Https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?id=Axis-Mebane1
Source: Cal Fire
United Robots Sacramento
This story was originally published June 21, 2026 at 4:21 PM.